Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Scottish Fold	Norwegian Forest	Ragamuffin
Origins	United Kingdom	Norway	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	8	14	57
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Scot Fold	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Cherubim
Price Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin cat?	$1000 to $2000	$900 to $1500	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Folded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Scottish Fold, Norwegian Forest and Ragamuffin coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Medium-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Large	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, gentle and calm	Long, independent and active	Moderate, affectionate and calm
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Poor

Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	11-14 years	12-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin cat?	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin?	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Cold	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle sounds	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, adaptable and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Sweet and gentle	Independent and alert	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements	Gentle and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	High	Low
Response To Commands	Low	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	Low	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Scottish Fold cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Difficult to Train: Ragamuffin cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	Affectionate	Sweet	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin?	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin?	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Scottish Fold vs Norwegian Forest vs Ragamuffin Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Ragamuffin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest or Ragamuffin?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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